Radiation Therapist

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a credentialed Radiation Therapist to join the Radiation Oncology team. This full-time role involves delivering prescribed radiation treatments, patient education, and ensuring safety protocols in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Day shift, Monday–Friday with weekend call rotation. Requires ARRT certification, an associate degree in radiation oncology or related field, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in radiation oncology or related field is required.
• ARRT certification and licensure as applicable by state.
• BLS certification required. Strong communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy according to protocol.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure safety compliance.
• Operate treatment planning and delivery equipment per policy.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Clinical care

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in radiation oncology

Tools

Treatment planning software

Job description

## Radiation TherapistApply: BUMC Phoenix (925 E McDowell Rd): Full time: Posted Today: R4454844**Primary City/State:**Phoenix, Arizona**Department Name:**Radiation Oncology**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Clinical Care**New grads welcome!****$15,000 Sign-On and Relocation Assistance available!**Great options and opportunities. We’re certified as a Great Place To Work and are looking for professionals to help us make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care. Apply today!**Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center** combines the expertise of Banner Health, one of the country’s largest nonprofit hospital systems, with the internationally renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. We provide the quality care of MD Anderson to Arizona patients, ensuring they benefit from top-tier cancer treatment close to home. Our center offers a warm, personalized experience while providing access to MD Anderson trials and innovative therapies.**As a Radiation Therapist**, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients undergoing radiation treatment. You’ll be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team committed to excellence in clinical practice, innovation, and patient-centered care.**Days Monday - Friday, Weekend Call rotation**University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve MagnetTM recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.POSITION SUMMARY This position performs prescribed planned course of radiation therapy as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols and in accordance with standards of professional radiation therapy practice. Performs needed assessment, care and treatment planning for patient population. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs radiation therapy treatments by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures. 2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes. 3. Operates treatment and treatment planning equipment to include simulation in accordance with departmental policy. Prepares treatments and administers prescribed doses in accordance with established policies. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation. 4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established policies. 5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to radiation safety practices. Ensures the safe receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials utilizing ALARA principles. 6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiation oncology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. 7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. 8. Independently performs prescribed radiation therapy procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of radiation oncology, nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients, caregivers and family members. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a strong knowledge of clinical care as normally obtained through an Associate degree in radiation oncology or related field. Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable. BLS certification required. Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment relative to the area of work. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, and be safety conscious. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrevious radiation therapy experience preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.